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retro
18-05-2010, 16:28
This is my listning space (from few months ago,to be precisely).
Some of you may have alredy seen this picture (on another forum).

http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz292/pepa131/a1.jpg

Speakers are WLM Diva monitor,and tube amp is Almarro A318B.
More about their synergy here (http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/almarro5/318.html) and here (http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/wlm/divamonitor.html) is link to speakers review.
Almarro is still in box,because new shelf is in production.
Pictures is not HQ,so little explanation.One and half G-22000 is on the left.G-7000 and two Sony's STR-V7 is on the right side.AZbox (multimedia) and Marantz SA 8003 is on top shelf.In the middle-Sansui amp AU-11000A and Sansui tuner TU-9900.Another amp and tuner from Sansui is on the bottom,AU-919/TU-919.
Any comments are welcome.

Regards,
Robert

Neil,hope I satisfy your curiosity.

Butuz
18-05-2010, 16:38
Wow!!! That sure is a lot of shiny meters and knobs!!!!! :D

Very impressive!!

Butuz

aquapiranha
18-05-2010, 17:16
Lovely! I have always liked the look of the WLM speakers too.

Spectral Morn
18-05-2010, 17:27
This is my listning space (from few months ago,to be precisely).
Some of you may have alredy seen this picture (on another forum).

http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz292/pepa131/a1.jpg

Speakers are WLM Diva monitor,and tube amp is Almarro A318B.
More about their synergy here (http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/almarro5/318.html) and here (http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/wlm/divamonitor.html) is link to speakers review.
Almarro is still in box,because new shelf is in production.
Pictures is not HQ,so little explanation.One and half G-22000 is on the left.G-7000 and two Sony's STR-V7 is on the right side.AZbox (multimedia) and Marantz SA 8003 is on top shelf.In the middle-Sansui amp AU-11000A and Sansui tuner TU-9900.Another amp and tuner from Sansui is on the bottom,AU-919/TU-919.
Any comments are welcome.

Regards,
Robert

Neil,hope I satisfy your curiosity.

Hi Robert you do indeed.

Thank you, lots of nice vintage silver electronics and tuners, one of my areas of particular interest.


Regards D S D L

The Grand Wazoo
18-05-2010, 17:29
Very nice indeed. Is cash OK & can I collect it this weekend? I'll leave you the newer stuff so you've still got something you can listen to music with!

retro
18-05-2010, 17:32
Lovely! I have always liked the look of the WLM speakers too.

Predecessor was Sonus Faber Electa Amator.After that top quality carpentry work WLM was so ugly to me that I can't describe.Box.Ugly box.But sound...can assume.

retro
18-05-2010, 17:34
Very nice indeed. Is cash OK & can I collect it this weekend? I'll leave you the newer stuff so you've still got something you can listen to music with!

:lolsign:

Marco
18-05-2010, 17:36
Lovin' it, Robert! We dig retro, here :cool:

Welcome to AOS :)

Marco.

P.S Where's your T/T, though? ;)

aquapiranha
18-05-2010, 17:38
Predecessor was Sonus Faber Electa Amator.After that top quality carpentry work WLM was so ugly to me that I can't describe.Box.Ugly box.But sound...can assume.

Well to be honest Robert I have always thought anyhting by sonus to be garish, ostentatious and distasteful, the sort of speaker I would expect Liberace to have dotted about his mansion....

However I have never heard Sonus Fabers, so I am just going on my opinion of the way they look. The WLM's by contrast have an understated elegance and purpose of form


:)

Jonboy
18-05-2010, 17:38
Looking good, a real meter man ;)

retro
18-05-2010, 19:14
Very nice indeed. Is cash OK & can I collect it this weekend? I'll leave you the newer stuff so you've still got something you can listen to music with!
If you're crazy enough (like me), maybe we can arrange something.I offered the seller to buy his plane ticket and hotel accommodation in Croatia.Seller was from Isle of man,and he was selling one of that big Sansui's receiver,and four huge Sansui's speakers.I wanted that receiver so badly,but was afraid of fraud.


Lovin' it, Robert! We dig retro, here :cool:

Welcome to AOS :)

Marco.

P.S Where's your T/T, though? ;)
Nice words Marco.Tnx.
I do not intend to return on turntable again.Too many problems with TT,and too little time this days to enjoy in music.


Looking good, a real meter man ;)
"Meter man" means what?Too many meters on equipment,or over two meters long hi-fi?:)

Spectral Morn
18-05-2010, 19:33
If you're crazy enough (like me), maybe we can arrange something.I offered the seller to buy his plane ticket and hotel accommodation in Croatia.Seller was from Isle of man,and he was selling one of that big Sansui's receiver,and four huge Sansui's speakers.I wanted that receiver so badly,but was afraid of fraud.


Nice words Marco.Tnx.
I do not intend to return on turntable again.Too many problems with TT,and too little time this days to enjoy in music.


"Meter man" means what?Too many meters on equipment,or over two meters long hi-fi?:)

It means someone who loves audio gear with VU meters. I too love VU meters on old equipment tuners reel to reel tape decks etc....:)

You have a lovely collection and I as of yet, don't have a tuner as good as the ones you have. The highest Sansui I have been able to get so far is a 517. I would love a 9900 or a 917.

Regards D S D L

retro
18-05-2010, 20:15
Neil,thank you for explanation.Yes,I am Sansui meter man.
I found few more pictures to share.

This one;top from 79' (if it does not count AU-X1/TU-X1)
http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz292/pepa131/AK/n1.jpg

smaller one

http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz292/pepa131/AK/719-1.jpg

older one

http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz292/pepa131/AK/3-3.jpg

or maybe this one

http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz292/pepa131/AK/1.jpg

There is lot of meters,indeed.:)
Hope you like it.
I wonder,whether there was enough of digging Marco?;)

Spectral Morn
18-05-2010, 20:35
How would you rate the sonic differences between the 517 and 717 tuners. I read that there isn't much of a difference in terms of internal components but any differences are bound to be heard, I would have thought what do you think?

I am putting together a collection of tuners for a massive review I have now obtained well over 20, a mixture of Sony, Akai, Panasonic, Technics, Marantz, Pioneer and Sansui. This is a huge undertaking and I am behind on it...well behind on it :doh: I recently launched an online magazine and products I am being sent for review are having to come first. Not that that is a bad thing far from it :)


Regards D S D L

Marco
18-05-2010, 20:41
Awesome, Robert - some of that Sansui gear is sheer class and would shame a lot of the so-called high-end equipment made these days!

Oh and I'm also a major fan of VU meters, so I'll join your club :cool:

Marco.

retro
18-05-2010, 21:40
How would you rate the sonic differences between the 517 and 717 tuners. I read that there isn't much of a difference in terms of internal components but any differences are bound to be heard, I would have thought what do you think?

I am putting together a collection of tuners for a massive review I have now obtained well over 20, a mixture of Sony, Akai, Panasonic, Technics, Marantz, Pioneer and Sansui. This is a huge undertaking and I am behind on it...well behind on19 is it :doh: I recently launched an online magazine and products I am being sent for review are having to come first. Not that that is a bad thing far from it :)


Regards D S D L

Neil,I'm look forward to this test,and must agree;couple of months mission.
I never had TU-717 in my hand (TU-719 is on picture).My vote for TU-517.Why?Amost all of my gear is in mint condition,but that 719 was butcherd.Someone played technicians changing some caps and cables.Would not be fair to compare unserviced devices.What I don't like in new generation of Sansui's tuner is fluo display and quartz lock.I have strong feeling that emit noise and sound thinner.This is just my opinion.And does not apply to 919. He is a special kind.Selectivity,sensitivity,warmness...you name it.Hope you understand me (becouse of my English).


Awesome, Robert - some of that Sansui gear is sheer class and would shame a lot of the so-called high-end gear made these days!


Marco.

I fully agree with you Marco about comparison of hi-end gear these days with some of oldies.In this manner, I must admit that I'm expecting arrival of the King.At the beginning of July one of the best of Sansui's amp will ended on my shelf.AU-X1111MosVintage.And that will be end of my one-year search for Sansui's gear.Maybe.:scratch: Who knows?

Spectral Morn
18-05-2010, 22:09
Hi Robert

Some of the tuners waiting for the review....

http://i549.photobucket.com/albums/ii364/davros124/Tunercollection001.jpg

http://i549.photobucket.com/albums/ii364/davros124/Tunercollection003.jpg

http://i549.photobucket.com/albums/ii364/davros124/Tunercollection002.jpg

http://i549.photobucket.com/albums/ii364/davros124/Tunercollection004.jpg

http://i549.photobucket.com/albums/ii364/davros124/Tunercollection.jpg

Thought you would be interested in seeing this lot. Hope you don't see this as a thread hi-jack.


Regards D S D L

The Grand Wazoo
18-05-2010, 22:18
How have you got on with your dial lamps Neil?

Robert,
I'd agree with you on the 919 - I owned one for several years and recently passed it on to a friend for a price I might regret - he was supposed to be just doing a small repair on it but it sort of stayed with him!
The thing I wasn't especially happy with was selectivity - I used to get a little trouble with that in some locations.

Spectral Morn
18-05-2010, 22:21
How have you got on with your dial lamps Neil?

I plan to order them this week, they need soldered in though which is a wee bit of a bummer. I rearranged the positions of the working bulbs and it looks very good even down one. He also has bulbs for my Pioneer 9500 mk1.

Thanks for asking.


Regards D S D L

Marco
18-05-2010, 22:24
Dafty boy,


Some of the tuners waiting for the review....


Just make sure it happens here as well as on adventuresinhifiaudio.com! ;)

Marco.

Spectral Morn
18-05-2010, 22:30
Dafty boy,



Just make sure it happens here as well as on adventuresinhifiaudio.com! ;)

Marco.

Its more a question of if rather than where :doh: Only joking it will happen some day but I just can't see how I am going to find the time now. No doubt a window will open up but the question is when.

I have another two piles of tuners sitting on top of a wardrobe in our master bedroom. I am blessed with having an understanding wife but even she has complained about this.

Regards D S D L

Marco
18-05-2010, 22:35
No doubt a window will open up but the question is when.


Maybe you need to open a window and let some of them fall out..... :eyebrows:

;)

Marco.

Spectral Morn
18-05-2010, 22:37
Maybe you need to open a window and let some of them fall out..... :eyebrows:

;)

Marco.


:eek:

:lolsign:

Regards D S D L

The Grand Wazoo
18-05-2010, 22:54
Maybe you need to open a window and let some of them fall out.....

He's realised he can use them to stand on, so he can take photos of distant fire related emergencies without leaving the house on a Sunday morning!

retro
20-05-2010, 16:24
Hi Robert

Some of the tuners waiting for the review....


Thought you would be interested in seeing this lot. Hope you don't see this as a thread hi-jack.


Regards D S D L


In one point I have had three of very rare Sony's receivers. STR-V7 was the Sony's biggest analog receiver.2x150W/RMS/at 8 ohms.Weight:24,1 kg

http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz292/pepa131/Sony%20STR-V7/sonyx3.jpg

I sold one for good money,one was disassembled (donor),and last is waiting for restoration.
Maybe I could help you about that missing tuning knob Neil.But I should know dimensions.

Spectral Morn
20-05-2010, 19:06
In one point I have had three of very rare Sony's receivers. STR-V7 was the Sony's biggest analog receiver.2x150W/RMS/at 8 ohms.Weight:24,1 kg

http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz292/pepa131/Sony%20STR-V7/sonyx3.jpg

I sold one for good money,one was disassembled (donor),and last is waiting for restoration.
Maybe I could help you about that missing tuning knob Neil.But I should know dimensions.

Hi Robert

Thanks for the offer of a tuning knob but I have the one off it. I was cleaning the tuning scale and inside of the tuner and had to move it from downstairs to upstairs and I haven't put it back together yet.

Out of curiosity every Sony I have got to date has been very dirty inside the tuning scale area, is that your experience too ?


Regards D S D L

retro
20-05-2010, 21:37
Hi Robert

Thanks for the offer of a tuning knob but I have the one off it. I was cleaning the tuning scale and inside of the tuner and had to move it from downstairs to upstairs and I haven't put it back together yet.

Out of curiosity every Sony I have got to date has been very dirty inside the tuning scale area, is that your experience too ?


Regards D S D L

Yes,lots of dust; not inside of the tuning scale area but under the hood.Reason for that is numerous perforations on top plate of that thirty years old receiver.Which bring us to the main problem-unclosed tuning cap.

http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz292/pepa131/Sony%20STR-V7/s5.jpg

pictures from seller:
http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz292/pepa131/Sony%20STR-V7/s2.jpg

http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz292/pepa131/Sony%20STR-V7/s1.jpg

much better after a quick cleaning:
http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz292/pepa131/Sony%20STR-V7/s12.jpg

http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz292/pepa131/Sony%20STR-V7/s7.jpg

Spectral Morn
20-05-2010, 21:48
Love the look of that Sony, maybe someday I will get a chance to hear something like it.

Thanks for posting the photos very interesting. Did this come out at about the same time as the stand alone tuner with similar model name, ST-7AB. I have a ST-6AB. A 7 gang FM only tuner, very nice indeed.

Regards D S D L

retro
20-05-2010, 21:59
Love the look of that Sony, maybe someday I will get a chance to hear something like it.

Thanks for posting the photos very interesting. Did this come out at about the same time as the stand alone tuner with similar model name, ST-7AB. I have a ST-6AB. A 7 gang FM only tuner, very nice indeed.

Regards D S D L
Yes,they are from same generation.You can find that receiver even in 82' Sony's catalog.
ST-A7B was something special,not just about digital redout.Realy rare stuff,and price back then was almost the same as my receiver.

Spectral Morn
20-05-2010, 22:07
Yes,they are from same generation.You can find that receiver even in 82' Sony's catalog.
ST-A7B was something special,not just about digital redout.Realy rare stuff,and price was almost the same as my receiver.

Build quality on that tuner (ST-A7B) looks very similar to Sony's first tuner the 5000F( I have one of those) though mine is a slightly later FW dating from about 1974 ish (you can tell via the power switch not having a large black plastic end cap. The later is all metal) The ST-A7B has heavy construction and all sections are shielded. It is a 5 gang to the 7 gang ST-A6B tuner but the internal electronics are better too, so it should sound better than the higher gang tuner. Some say because the A7B has AM as well as FM that the FM only A6B should be better but I can't see how that would be the case, though the proof in the pudding would be having a listen and comparing it to the A6B.

The ST-A6B is nice but not as well made as the previous generation. The tuning knob for instance, as in your receiver, has no support; whereas in the previous generation they do. The fascia holds the tuning knob in place and if the locking bolt comes loose the whole thing sags and goes off centre. The slightly older one can't do that as a support frame holds it in place, giving extra support.

I would love to hear a ST-A7B.


Regards D S D L

retro
20-05-2010, 22:31
Build quality on that tuner (ST-A7B) looks very similar to Sony's first tuner the 5000F( I have one of those) though mine is a slightly later FW dating from about 1974 ish (you can tell via the power switch not having a large black plastic end cap. The later is all metal) The ST-A7B has heavy construction and all sections are shielded. It is a 5 gang to the 7 gang ST-A6B tuner but the internal electronics are better too, so it should sound better than the higher gang tuner. Some say because the A7B has AM as well as FM that the FM only A6B should be better but I can't see how that would be the case, though the proof in the pudding would be having a listen and comparing it to the A6B.

The ST-A6B is nice but not as well made as the previous generation. The tuning knob for instance, as in your receiver, has no support; whereas in the previous generation they do. The fascia holds the tuning knob in place and if the locking bolt comes loose the whole thing sags and goes off centre. The slightly older one can't do that as a support frame holds it in place, giving extra support.

I would love to hear a ST-A7B.


Regards D S D L

I never had any of these tuners,and can't comment neither sound or build quality.
Not sure what extra suport you talking about.Can tell you that STR-V7 has an internal body (not sure for right expression),and fascia has got nothing with that tuning knob.He is floating (not sure for that expression too).

Spectral Morn
20-05-2010, 22:33
I never had any of these tuners,and can't comment neither sound or build quality.
Not sure what extra suport you talking about.Can tell you that STR-V7 has an internal body (not sure for right expression),and fascia has got nothing with that tuning knob.He is floating (not sure for that expression too).

That's what I mean, the earlier models before cost cutting had a support at the end to make it all feel more secure.

Regards D S D L

retro
20-05-2010, 22:43
That's what I mean, the earlier models before cost cutting had a support at the end to make it all feel more secure.

Regards D S D L
This should be good stuff.You can detach front panel (face),and dial cord is still standing on place.Or am I wrong?Maybe misunderstand becouse my average English?
If so,do not :lolsign:. I'm trying.

Spectral Morn
20-05-2010, 23:07
This should be good stuff.You can detach front panel (face),and dial cord is still standing on place.Or am I wrong?Maybe misunderstand becouse my average English?
If so,do not :lolsign:. I'm trying.

I will take a few pictures tomorrow and post them, to show you what I mean.

Robert your English is very good :)


Regards D S D L

retro
20-05-2010, 23:26
I will take a few pictures tomorrow and post them, to show you what I mean.

Robert your English is very good :)


Regards D S D L
Thank you. :o Hope you really mean that.Was sure that you tell me that mine English is better then your Croatian. :)

Some pictures will be nice.
Falls on my mind some sort of cage from inside will be good suport for fly wheel.I think I've already seen somewhere.
Time for bed now.'night
:goodnight:

Spectral Morn
21-05-2010, 22:22
Thank you. :o Hope you really mean that.Was sure that you tell me that mine English is better then your Croatian. :)

Some pictures will be nice.
Falls on my mind some sort of cage from inside will be good suport for fly wheel.I think I've already seen somewhere.
Time for bed now.'night
:goodnight:


Hi Robert, I hurt my back earlier tonight, so I will do photos when I am not in so much pain :(


Regards D S D L

retro
21-05-2010, 22:22
Over 500 hits in three days and only brave comment...
Reward is....:) few more pictures:

http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz292/pepa131/WLM/w1.jpg

and the baby I'm waiting for:
(picture is borowed)
http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz292/pepa131/1111/1111-1.jpg

That's all folks
:goodnight:

retro
21-05-2010, 22:24
Hi Robert, I hurt my back earlier tonight, so I will do photos when I am not in so much pain :(


Regards D S D L
Hope nothing seriously?

Rare Bird
21-05-2010, 22:33
http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz292/pepa131/WLM/w1.jpg




I won't ask what you were doing while taking that shot :lolsign:

The Grand Wazoo
21-05-2010, 23:28
I think he must have hurt his back too..........

retro
22-05-2010, 14:18
I won't ask what you were doing while taking that shot :lolsign:
good one, :lolsign:you devil...Always loved British humor :)

retro
22-05-2010, 14:28
I think he must have hurt his back too..........

And you are not away from Andre too :)
I only played with my kids dog ( :doh:ups,wrong sentence again)

Marco
22-05-2010, 14:35
Hi Robert,

I meant to ask before, where are you located in Croatia? My father-in-law was born in Golinci, near the Hungarian border :)

Marco.

retro
22-05-2010, 14:47
Hi Robert,

I meant to ask before, where are you located in Croatia? My father-in-law was born in Golinci, near the Hungarian border :)

Marco.
Marco,yesterday doc asked me the same question.I'm in NW of Croatia,50 km from capital.Sisak is city name.So your wife is half Croatian?That mean you are half Croatian too. :) Nice

Spectral Morn
22-05-2010, 15:10
Hope nothing seriously?

I hope not. Just spent most of the day in bed and the pain has receded a bit, so hopefully I am on the mend.

The photos will have to wait, I am not able to lift anything much or maybe I should rephrase that I should not be lifting anything.

Regards D S D L

Marco
22-05-2010, 15:11
Lol - well Italy and Croatia are neighbours, so....... :)

My father-in-law's village (Golinci) is situated in the Osijek-Baranja area of Croatia. I'm not sure if you're familiar with that area? :cool:

Marco.

retro
22-05-2010, 17:13
I looked at the map.Golinci is approximaetly 250 km from Sisak.That area is agricultural.Many wheats and corns field.Food for the entire country (surely your father-in-law told you about it).I'm not familiar in that area,just have been there several times (for bussiness reason).
We generaly travel to the south-to the Adriatic sea.2009' we descovered the magic of island Vis.Some pictures:
http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz292/pepa131/Vis/1.jpg

http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz292/pepa131/Vis/4.jpg

http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz292/pepa131/Vis/6.jpg



Last year,I promised the children we will visit Nature park Kopacki rit (which is in your father-in low area) in autumn this year.You can find some info here (http://www.kopacki-rit.com/indexen.html).

@Neil;your pain would disappear here (Adriatic sea)

Regards

Rare Bird
23-05-2010, 16:16
Loverly we wre suppose to holiday in croatia last year but the holiday company went bust, we ended up in Crete instead..

retro
23-05-2010, 19:17
Loverly we wre suppose to holiday in croatia last year but the holiday company went bust, we ended up in Crete instead..

If you ever need advice,just PM me

Rare Bird
23-05-2010, 19:22
Thanks Robert i might need you help i caught the wife looking at the Sky holiday channels today, no wonder i've never got any savings :lolsign:

Ali Tait
23-05-2010, 19:31
Nowt to do with all that vintage kit you buy then! :lolsign:

Rare Bird
23-05-2010, 19:34
Nowt to do with all that vintage kit you buy then! :lolsign:

:o

Ali Tait
23-05-2010, 20:06
I can't talk,I'm spending a fortune at the moment.

eziodoc
24-05-2010, 00:03
Hi Robert,

a present for you... ;)
Do you recognize this ?

http://img202.imageshack.us/img202/2765/hvarcristal.jpg (http://img202.imageshack.us/i/hvarcristal.jpg/)


And this ?

http://img710.imageshack.us/img710/103/grottahvar2.jpg (http://img710.imageshack.us/i/grottahvar2.jpg/)


And this ?

http://img192.imageshack.us/img192/803/hvarfaro.jpg (http://img192.imageshack.us/i/hvarfaro.jpg/)


Ciao

retro
24-05-2010, 17:57
I do not recognize any image.
I guess you just teaseing me with pictures of Hvar :)
Or is it Vis maybe?:scratch:
In any case beautiful shot Ezio

Marco
24-05-2010, 18:24
That last one with the solitary house on the island would do me - miles away from any bugger in total peace and tranquility: absolute heaven! :)

Marco.

retro
24-05-2010, 18:36
...back to your roots...

I allways liked reggae Marco :) There are many such places on the Adriatic sea.You wish to never go home.

insomnia
25-05-2010, 12:08
Sweeet!!!! I love your vintage sansui.

apanton1952
16-06-2010, 19:21
Very nice, no, very very nice!

retro
17-06-2010, 07:19
Very nice, no, very very nice!

Is it a comment on my system or on images from vacation.:lolsign:
Thanks anyway.

Regards,

apanton1952
17-06-2010, 08:59
Is it a comment on my system or on images from vacation.:lolsign:
Thanks anyway.

Regards,

The system, Roberto, the system...

Priorities, please :)

Light Capture
21-07-2010, 19:15
This is my listning space (from few months ago,to be precisely).
Some of you may have alredy seen this picture (on another forum).

http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz292/pepa131/a1.jpg

Speakers are WLM Diva monitor,and tube amp is Almarro A318B.
More about their synergy here (http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/almarro5/318.html) and here (http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/wlm/divamonitor.html) is link to speakers review.
Almarro is still in box,because new shelf is in production.
Pictures is not HQ,so little explanation.One and half G-22000 is on the left.G-7000 and two Sony's STR-V7 is on the right side.AZbox (multimedia) and Marantz SA 8003 is on top shelf.In the middle-Sansui amp AU-11000A and Sansui tuner TU-9900.Another amp and tuner from Sansui is on the bottom,AU-919/TU-919.
Any comments are welcome.

Regards,
Robert

Neil,hope I satisfy your curiosity.

Nice array! As of 6 months ago I have gotten into a vintage systems.

I don't have the space to keep a lot of gear. (In the past 6 months I went through a HK670 receiver, HK505 integrated, JBL 4312 speakers, & AR XB/Shure M97)
And like you, I found Sansui quite nice. I have settled on the Sansui AU/AT717 amp/tuner combo with Dynaco A25XL speakers. (I also have the small and lovely Sony STR-7045 receiver in the bedroom playing thru Mission 70 mkII speakers)

I was really surprised how good they can sound, comimg from modern electronics systems.

(A side note: looking up your "about me' public profile, I see you live in Croatia. My grandmother was from Croatia, though I've never been there.)

Techno Commander
21-07-2010, 19:38
How did I miss this thread!

Love those Sansui receivers Robert. They just dont build them like that any more.
And yes, the holiday pics are good. :)

retro
24-07-2010, 13:28
Nice array! As of 6 months ago I have gotten into a vintage systems.

I don't have the space to keep a lot of gear. (In the past 6 months I went through a HK670 receiver, HK505 integrated, JBL 4312 speakers, & AR XB/Shure M97)
And like you, I found Sansui quite nice. I have settled on the Sansui AU/AT717 amp/tuner combo with Dynaco A25XL speakers. (I also have the small and lovely Sony STR-7045 receiver in the bedroom playing thru Mission 70 mkII speakers)

I was really surprised how good they can sound, comimg from modern electronics systems.

(A side note: looking up your "about me' public profile, I see you live in Croatia. My grandmother was from Croatia, though I've never been there.)

Hey Mike.
Nice to have you here.
Tnx for your kind words.I agree with you that some vintage stuff in comparison with modern still sounds good.Really good.I already saw your Sansui's,and left some comment for them.One of the best Sansui tuner-amp,but you should invest a little in cleaning and recapping.
More from me when I get back from vacation.Here I have a really shity wi-fi network :steam:


How did I miss this thread!

Love those Sansui receivers Robert. They just dont build them like that any more.
And yes, the holiday pics are good. :)

Tnx Andy;
I am delighted with them too.If all goes well,in autumn I starts with the complete restoration of my baby's :)

Speaking of holiday,I'm at the moment on the same place as last year (and have a lot of problems with local wi-fi network ),so some fresh pics will be on forum for several days :( (holiday days will be over soon).The only thing I am delighted now is one big,big package in front of my door.Finally.

To be continued...
Regards,

Light Capture
24-07-2010, 14:39
Hey Mike.
Nice to have you here.
Tnx for your kind words.I agree with you that some vintage stuff in comparison with modern still sounds good.Really good.I already saw your Sansui's,and left some comment for them.One of the best Sansui tuner-amp,but you should invest a little in cleaning and recapping.
More from me when I get back from vacation.Here I have a really shity wi-fi network :steam:



Thanks Robert "Retro"'
I do remember your comment about recapping my AU-717, but I never replied. I never replaced any of the caps, and have read mixed reviews on whether "to recap" or "not to". I'm handy at soldering so I suppose I can do it. But which are the most important ones to do first, and cost is a factor too. And I will need a replacement amp to use in the mean time while I do the surgery.
Mike

retro
24-07-2010, 17:56
As you have soldering skills,all you will be needing is service manuals (I can send you both sm) and one multimeter.And patience,of course :)
Lot's of information about recapping or refurbishment of Sansui equipement you can find on AudioKarma (http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=39) forum.

To summarize;most important is to remove old glue from board and replace all small caps with some Elna,Nichicon...It is not lot of money.If main caps (large one,near transformer are not leaking,leave them ).Resolder every point (joint) on board too.
My opinion is that there is no discussion to change or not.This amp is over 30 years old.

Regards,

retro
27-07-2010, 21:07
After several months (6-7) of waiting,The king has finally arrived :mex:
My apologies for really poor image,but I spent my patience...
I had to share this with you.
Sansui AU-X1111 MosVintage.

http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz292/pepa131/1111/1.jpg

Regards,

The Grand Wazoo
27-07-2010, 23:01
Nice - you waited a long time, did you get it for a good price?
Hard to see from the picture but it looks in good condition.

retro
28-07-2010, 22:23
Chris,I thought it would never come.
I would have rated it as 9,5/10.I know that the image is bad but I was so rapt,and my daughter is urgently needed my camera,and....I am a bad photographer :)
Good price?It's relative.Almost 2k € for over 35 kg of finest electronic.Judge yourself.Price was over 7 000 DEM in 1992.Just for comparison,VW Golf (Rabbit) price was around 14 500 DEM.I am satisfied with deal.
Satisfy with the image from the fourth page a couple days becouse I'm stretched with job,and paper work is killing me :steam:

Regards,

The Grand Wazoo
28-07-2010, 22:57
I'd say that the price was lower than I'd have expected it to be, so you did pretty well, considering it was so obviously what you really wanted.

retro
29-07-2010, 22:41
Was it so obviously Chris??
I can not believe :)
http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz292/pepa131/1111/2-7.jpg

http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz292/pepa131/1111/2-10.jpg

http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz292/pepa131/1111/2-3.jpg

http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz292/pepa131/1111/2-12.jpg

http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz292/pepa131/1111/2-2.jpg

Regards,

The Grand Wazoo
29-07-2010, 22:45
So will you be keeping the other amps - the 919 etc?

Techno Commander
29-07-2010, 22:55
Gorgeous. :)

I wish they still made stuff like that.

Light Capture
29-07-2010, 23:00
http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz292/pepa131/1111/2-7.jpg

http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz292/pepa131/1111/2-12.jpg


Oh My God! I can't believe this piece. How does it compare to the Alpha 907?

retro
29-07-2010, 23:02
Don't thing so.Since we live in an average large flat,I have to reduce some :(.
I have no place to store all,and to be honest it is a lot of money in the components that which are not in use.
There are many potential buyers in my area and I have a difficult decision.Think that only AU-11000 (and Almarro) will remain.G22k too.

Regards,

retro
29-07-2010, 23:23
Gorgeous. :)

I wish they still made stuff like that.

There are a high quality device out there for sure,but these devices do not have such a soul, a story behind...


Oh My God! I can't believe this piece. How does it compare to the Alpha 907?
If you are thinking about AU-alpha907MR (export model-multivoltage) from 1995,maybe I'll have an answer for a couple of months (friend of mine is using one,and we will compare).
907Limited from 1994,907NRA from 1998,907XR from 1994,907KX from 1992 was for Japanese market only,so who can tell?

AU-X1111MV and AU-alpha907MR were their best international models,and AU-alpha907Limited and AU-07Anniversary Model (from 1996) their best domestic model.
I hope this help.
Regards,

Light Capture
30-07-2010, 00:15
Don't thing so.Since we live in an average large flat,I have to reduce some :(.
I have no place to store all,and to be honest it is a lot of money in the components that which are not in use.
There are many potential buyers in my area and I have a difficult decision.Think that only AU-11000 (and Almarro) will remain.G22k too.

Regards,

That sounds like a smart move. I'd keep the best of the best. But I am a bit of a minimalist and like to have only a few top tier gear.

retro
27-10-2010, 21:12
It's been a while... here's a little update of my system

http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz292/pepa131/soba/5.jpg

regards

retro
11-11-2010, 18:03
Dear Santa,
This year I have been a very good,cleaning my room,always say thank you...etc,etc
I hope you will bring me...
Robert


And,Christmas came early this year :)

http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz292/pepa131/G22/G22finalb.jpg

http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz292/pepa131/G22/G22finala.jpg

http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz292/pepa131/G22/G22final.jpg

http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz292/pepa131/G22/5031882426_b755bb2ab6_b.jpg

http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz292/pepa131/G22/5031922454_c52044df43_b.jpg

http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz292/pepa131/G22/5031306403_889709f940_b.jpg

http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz292/pepa131/G22/5012374340_6e0e2ff7a6_b.jpg

http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz292/pepa131/G22/5012374416_75f333ae3b_b.jpg

On more serious note,I just received a remarkable example of Sansui big G receiver.Yes,another one.I could not resist it when I saw the pictures.
Packaging was also remarkable (exactly how it should be done),and lots of friendly e-mails followed with more than fifty pictures taken during packing job.For me, to sleep tight.
Thank you Mr.Steve :cool:

Reid Malenfant
11-11-2010, 18:20
:wow: That Sansui kit you just received is gorgeous! :stalks::stalks:

Not very often i go weak at the knees for older kit like that, but in this case i'll make an exception :eyebrows:

You are one lucky bloke, it looks pristine! :clap:

retro
11-11-2010, 21:14
Yes Mark, we can say that I'm lucky,but the main key is persistence.
As you can see I often fall into temptation :doh:
I almost forgot,a bunch of original paper came also.According to today's prices must be worth a small fortune :eek:

http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz292/pepa131/G22/papers.jpg

regards,

Techno Commander
11-11-2010, 21:38
That is absolutely stunning.

As is the Z900.:eek:

retro
13-11-2010, 17:37
That is absolutely stunning.

As is the Z900.:eek:

You confused me Andy.
I could not figure out on which model of Sansui you're talking about (Z900).Such model does not exist.And suddenly I realized you talking about the bike :doh:
Mr.Steve is great bike fun too.See those red beauties in the top right corner of the image :stalks:

http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz292/pepa131/G22/5031921030_2940f53230_b.jpg

regards

Techno Commander
13-11-2010, 17:49
Gorgeous collection of toys you have there. :)

Reid Malenfant
13-11-2010, 17:53
I think i see a Hayabusa :scratch: Could be mistaken though as another bike is in the way & it's not actually in focus ;)

That green car looks like it means business to :eek:

retro
13-11-2010, 18:05
Gorgeous collection of toys you have there. :)
Me,just nice collection of Sansui's,and Mr.Steve (Tx,USA),according by the pictures..cars..bikes...

I think i see a Hayabusa :scratch: Could be mistaken though as another bike is in the way & it's not actually in focus ;)

That green car looks like it means business to :eek:

You have a good eye.It is Hayabusa.He swears he is not the night rider :lolsign:

Alex_UK
13-11-2010, 18:40
That green car looks like it means business to :eek:

Viper? :stalks: